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T or F: LS460 uses synthetic motor oil.

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Old 02-01-07, 10:22 AM
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False.

Not the stock oil...

However, it is a very thin oil: 0W-20.

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For optimum performance, manual recommends 9 qts of 0w20, which will be synthetic. The Toyota 0w20 oil is synthetic. You can use 5w20 also. See page 609 in owners manual.
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Originally Posted by gwong
For optimum performance, manual recommends 9 qts of 0w20, which will be synthetic. The Toyota 0w20 oil is synthetic. You can use 5w20 also. See page 609 in owners manual.
hmmm... I took my car to the Lexus dealer for an oil change, and they used non-synthetic I believe.. i need check my receipt again.. but all i know is the windown sticker was +5000...
hmmm.... hmm... hmm.... hmmm.... hmmm...
i got this gut feeling the receipt said 5w-30.. hmmm... hmm...
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